Gingerbread Pancakes

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons baking powder
• 3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 tablespoons ground hazelnuts
• 3 cups milk
• 6 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons dark molasses
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, cocoa, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; stir in hazelnuts. Set aside.

In a medium bowl whisk together milk, egg whites and molasses.

Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour wet ingredients into it. Stir just enough to moisten; batter will be lumpy.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.